I looked to my teammates for the second time. They were listening to me... I didn't have a plan yet... We had five minutes whilst Kirishima, Kendo, and Ojiro prepared. They were probably going to all guard the bomb, "To be frank with you two, we don't have the best chances of winning," Kodai's face soured a bit but Tsunotori stayed hopeful, "Kirishima can withstand up to C3 of my bombs so even if we take Kendo and Ojiro out who may I add are martial artists, we'd have to go through Kirishima. By the time we get him to breath heavily we'd be out of time," I spoke in English this time. Turns out both of my teammates were proficient in it. I knew some of it but I wasn't that good.

It was true too. We had roughly ten minutes. I could wear Kirishima out in 10 with a bunch of C2's but I didn't have enough clay for that now. Koday grabbed my palm, "Can't I just make more of your clay bigger?" She didn't speak much but when she did it carried weight.

I nodded, "You could but I don't have much clay left. I assumed we'd need a much more drawn out fight last time and so I used a lot of it there. Even with the bigger blasts he'd still endure,"

Tsunotori was deep in thought by now, "Couldn't we just enlarge my horns? They are the best chance we got at winning since your almost out of clay," She then looked to Kodai, "And you don't have more abilities,"

I thought about it for a second. Primitive but good. I grinned, "Sounds like a plan to me, What do you think Kodai,"

The shy girl simply nodded in approval.

I then looked to my teammates again. I had some more ideas forming in my head, "I have some ideas to improve yours Tsunotori, Wanna hear?" I looked to my teammates as a whole when I said that.

Both nodded.

Kirishima knew his friend was crafty. He had told his teammates that and now they were forming a plan, "So we should logically go for Kodai first since she enhances their strength," Kodai made his friends explosions bigger. Knowing his friend and how his last battle went they'd go for that strategy again. But his friend had used a lot of clay. He didn't say how much other than 'a lot' he could be out of it soon enough or already,

But Kirishima knew something would be off, "Are we sure they'll go for the same strategy? I know Nendo and whilst their strategy is solid they probably have another manly plan,"

Ojiro and Kendo looked to him, "What do you think they'll do?"

Kirishima grinned. It felt wrong using this information against his friend even though they hadn't seen them fight yet. His friend and their team were the only ones that had to fight twice. But still they had to win, "Nendo mentioned having used a lot of clay earlier. A few minutes before our battle. He likely is playing the role of strategist and conserving what he has left," This left their other attacker.

Ojiro grinned too, "So that means they'll use Tsunotori's horns for attacks," The implications of this meant good things for them.

Kendo then grinned, "So we need to take out Tsunotori so they'll force their hand. Nendo will have to use his attacks and he won't be able to use them because with Tsunotori out of the way we'll have ample time to attack," Kirishima nodded

Ojiro looked at the bomb then hummed in displeasure, "But what if they try to go through outside? Kodai can make Tsunotori's horns big enough to ride on for all three of them. Who's to say they won't just crash into the wall and Nendo propels himself to the bomb?"

Kirishima nodded, "They could do that but if I know Nendo well enough he'd want to win without causing property damage as a hero. Plus it'd be unmanly," Kirishima nodded to himself, "Also be careful. Even when he's out of clay he can still attack with pure nitroglycerin. It hurts trust me. And it will burn. If he's out of clay then let me handle him," Kirishima was dead serious about it. His friend's attacks hurt like hell if he didn't use his quirk.

Kendo nodded, "Perhaps we should have a lookout? Wait for the enemy and hold them off until the others arrive. Its a bit risky though,"

Kirishima grinned at that, "I'll be the guard then!"

Both of his teammates nodded and they noticed the five minutes was up. It was time to win.

Todoroki didn't know what he thought of his classmates. Most were either weird or he didn't like them. There were two people who stood out to him. Izuku Midoriya(Who he suspected was All might's secret love child) because he was the exact opposite of his father. And Katsu Nendo because he was so strange. His classmates were already weird but he was the weirdest. He like Midoriya was the opposite of his father but there was something else.

He was a late bloomer like Midoriya. Yet he showed control over his quirk, which showed dedication. He was dedicated to being a hero. He stood up to Aizawa, knowing that might piss him off enough to expell the boy. Yet he still did it. Then there was how he dealt with Mineta. He had followed them after overhearing a conversation between Ashido and Nendo and Nendo saying he would take care of Mineta. He cared about his friends problems. He had blond hair and blue eyes. This would make Todoroki believe that he was also All Might's child but it didn't make sense. Their quirks didn't line up.

So this lead to the conclusion of him being Bakugo's twin. Their quirks were alike and they looked alike as well. Only thing is; Nendo was the good twin who was given up for adoption. He was also orphaned from his adopted parents at a young age. This meant he knew the world wasn't sunshine.

Now why would this be important to Todoroki? Well Bakugo was strong, Midoriya was strong, He himself was strong. But they couldn't be his rivals nor could He himself be his own rival. So Nendo was his rival now. He was also intelligent.

Todoroki watched Nendo and his teammates converse and plan. Tsunotori's horns were going to be expected. They knew that. So they decided that they'd use some of Nendo's clay explosions to make it seem like that was their plan. It was Kodai that had suggested that. Todoroki only caught those bits of the conversation thanks to him not completely knowing English.

Soon the fight began and Todoroki began paying attention even more then he was before.

I created a C2 dragon. The largest I could. It was going to be our distraction. As we began walking to where one of my clay doves reported where the bomb was I breathed in and out deeply. It was a bit nerve-wracking fighting someone who you knew would win. It was like how I felt when sparring with Yoarashi. I'd need to do that again soon wouldn't I? I almost shivered at the thought. I was scared to do this. A large C2 could probably bring down the building so we weren't using Kodai's quirk on it because we wanted to live.

I felt a hand on my shoulder, "We'll win don't worry," By now I could gauge both my teammates were nice people. Tsunotori especially. Although that's probably because she's more vocal. I smiled weakly back. I couldn't doubt myself now. My distraction was the key to winning this fight. We were gunning for that second win.

I nodded, "We will. Still I can't help it. I've been sparring with Kirishima for months and he can survive a lot of damage without a scratch. If we mess up we lose,"

Kodai nodded, "Mm," I translated that to, Even if we lose, we still won once and they have intel helping them.

I grinned a bit, "Your right. No use in crying over spilt milk."

We continued walking.

The building was still damaged from Bakugo Midoriya and Todoroki's attacks. I had to be careful with my attacks. Mainly my big one.

Soon we made it down the hall and saw Kirishima standing there waiting and smirking, "Hey Nendo-bro. We know what your planning with Tsunotori," He grinned, "I won't let you three get passed me,"

I rolled my eyes, "You can do better then that Kirishima," I then looked to my Teammates, "Well this solves problem one. Take this," I handed Kodai C2, "It will detonate when needed," I whispered that last part, "Go!"

My teammates nodded and left, "We'll come back for you!" I'm glad we decided to talk in English. Kirishima sucked completely at English. I nodded at Tsunotori's words and looked at Kirishima.

Kirishima grinned, "Don't worry I've warned my teammates already. We're prepared for you. Sorry to say but you don't have the time to beat me Nendo-bro," He ignored that I talked in English earlier.

I breathed in, "We both know I don't need to win," I grinned, "I just need to stall you," I said that last part in English I began building up Nitroglycerin in my hands. I switched back to Japanese, "I just need both of us to lose,"

Kirishima began running toward me without activating his hardening. I ducked under a punch and pointed my hand at his chest. He activated his quirk and the explosion practically did nothing. It didn't completely get nullified but it was like getting flicked as Kirishima described it.

Kirishima unhardened and tried to punch my head from above. I raised my other hand and blasted. Kirishima jumped back as he hardened. He was protected once more, "This is already so manly. I can't wait to see what'll happen next,"

I grabbed the scraps of clay I saw in my clay bag. I'd be able to make a tiny construct. I jumped over another one of Kirishima's punches and tired to kick him. He hardened his body and my foot began to hurt. I kicked off of Kirishima and my mouth spat out a tiny ball at the redhead. Said ball was more nitroglycerin than clay but it didn't matter. It exploded mid air a smoke screen was created. I jumped onto the wall and gripped my fingers into the roof. Thankfully Midoriya and Bakugo's fight took place here so I had some footholes too.

The smoke cleared and Kirishima looked around as I moved above him. His skin stayed hard in anticipation. He was waiting for an attack, "Where are you now," He looked around before looking up finally, "Found you," He jumped up and I let go, kicking his attack away and making my other foot hurt a lot. I only hoped Kodai and Tsunotori were having it easier than I was.

"Looks like you two got past Kirishima," Kendo said as she stood in front of the bomb with her quirk activated. Her hands were huge. Tsunotori and Kodai spoke to each other in English which Kendo vaguely understood, "Your teammate isn't here because ours is holding him back," She muttered as she listened. She wondered what they'd do. The most likely thing they were to do was use Tsunotori's horns as an attack. Ojiro would come in then and knock Tsunotori out forcing Kodai to give up. Or if she didn't she'd also be knocked out and then they'd need to force Nendo to give up.

Tsunotori only grinned and Kodai threw something at her. It wasn't a horn wasn't it? A clay dragon was thrown at her and it grew large quickly. Kendo cursed and slapped the giant dragon before it could get bigger. It exploded, making her hand sting a lot and Ojiro jumped out and his tail smacked a horn away, "They almost got you there,"

Kendo nodded, "They did. This was planned. We underestimated them," Tsunotori released four horns that were grown to the size of cars. Large cars. Kodai's quirk was really damn versatile.

Tsunotori shouted something she only barely heard, "DON'T UNDERSTIMATE AGAIN!" She needed help with her Japanese for sure. At least she knew why they spoke English to each other. Besides obviously not wanting their plans to be overheard.

Four giant horns rocketed toward them and they jumped out of the way.

The martial arts duo began making their way over to Tsunotori and Kodai whom had no real place to retreat in the room Iida taking everything out of the room really helped them. But it also helped the hero team. Tsunotori's horns could have free reign to do whatever they wanted. There was at least one horn protecting them at all times.

Ojiro bounced off the wall again, narrowly dodging another horn. He sighed to himself. Even with a plan they were out matched. If Kirishima was here then they could win for if Kodai was beaten. Ojiro had an idea then and there. He observed the formation of the horns and when and where they protected Tsunotori and Kodai. There was a one second interval between when a horn went on the attack and came back. They switched out rapidly.

Ojiro jumped back to Kodai and they hid behind a pillar, the one by the bomb, "I have a plan. But I need you to trust me,"

Kendo nodded, "What is it?"

Ojiro began to explain the details of his plan to Kendo who nodded.

Kendo sighed, "I think my hands can take it but it is going to hurt,"

Ojuro smiled, "Thank you," Ojiro then smacked a miniature horn away with his tail. It had just appeared. Kodai soon touched it and it enlarged again.

Thats when Kendo stepped out, "Alright you won't be able to beat us with your quirks working together alone," She acted confident. Good. It'd lure them into being rash when they saw she couldn't live up to her words, "I'll beat you myself,"

The duo didn't respond to the orange-haired girl. They were looking around for Ojiro. Ojiro avoided Tsunotori's horns and hid.

Eventually, the horn guarding Tsunotori and Kodai left and all four horns left to go fight Kendo. Ojiro saw this as his chance. They let their guard down and that'd cost them. Ojiro used his tail to spring board off the wall as fast as he could. In a second A sickening smack was heard and Kodai was struck with his tail.

There it was all uphill from here.

"Winner villain team,"

Everyone stopped what they were doing and they looked at the timers they had. They had hit zero. It was over.

Ojiro smiled. They had won.

"So who is the MVP of this battle?" All might be asked as soon as it was over and as soon as I was done apologizing to my teammates. Kirishima stalled me out completely. He countered every one of my attacks and I sprained literally all but one of my toes. If I was there with Tsunotori and Kodai I could have helped them. At the very least be a distraction. I heard about what they did and I'm impressed. I'm also impressed that Ojiro made up a plan and countered.

Kendo raised her hand, "I think that would be Tsunotori," We had just finished watching the recordings of our fights as well. Translated of course.

All might nodded, "And why not your teammate who came up with the plan that lead you to victory?"

Kendo sucked in a gasp of air. This was going to be long oh no, "Well Tsunotori is the one who came up with a majority of the hero team plan this time. Nendo had the base of it but she truly added most of the fine details like leaving a defense with two or more there and her plan to use Nendo's bomb as a distraction for her real attack. Her plan would have worked had it been anyone but Ojiro in the room. Kirishima and I wouldn't have found our or been able to hide,"

All might nodded pleased with the explanation, "Does anyone object?" Nobody did. All might smiled, "We had a successful lesson today. And we had relatively minimal injuries," There was a worried tone in his voice, "You are all dismissed to go home now,"

Everyone began to leave and I stuck behind, Hiding in a corner so none of my friends would try to find me. I had to talk with All might. He was our teacher for this lesson and I needed to make sure he remembered to take away Bakugo's gauntlets. Also I wanted to go check back up on Midoriya and make sure I scolded him for being an idiot.

All might saw me approach and put back on a smile, "Young Nendo why are you still here?"

I put up two fingers, "I have two things to do before I go home. One of them is to talk to you about Bakugo,"

All might nodded, "I assume this is about his support items yes?"

I nodded as well, "Yeah. But I'm here to talk about Bakugo in general and as our teacher for today I figured I should bring this up with you," I'd bring it up with Eraserhead first but I hadn't gotten all the mental evidence until Today.

All might got out his book and flipped through a few pages, "Why not bring this up with Aizawa then? He is your homeroom teacher after all," I would later.

I shrugged, "I just reached the conclusion today,"

All might nodded, "Very well then. What about Bakugo do you want to talk about?"

I recounted all the events I witnessed in my mind and nodded to myself, "Bakugo is or was Midoriya's bully. I don't have much evidence and quite frankly today's match was the killing blow to me. Yesterday I guessed Midoriya was a late bloomer. I know that quirkless people get bullied pretty badly. Bakugo calls Midoriya Deku which means useless, Midoriya flinches at the sight of Bakugo's explosions. The sound too, Not only that but Bakugo is aggressive and hostile. He yells at people far to frequently for him to just be having a bad moment and he focuses more on fighting than anything else,"

All might listened intently to my words and nodded, "Not only that but he kept yelling die whenever he attacked Midoriya. He used his dangerous support items that he shouldn't have to attack Midoriya. I understand that is kinda a given in this exorcise but he attacked with the intent to harm. Midoriya would have been heavily burnt at the very least by that attack if he didn't maneuver it into his favor,"

All might nodded one final time. He had an emotion I couldn't read on his face, "I see. Thank you for telling me about this young Nendo. I will talk with Nezu and Aizawa about this and we will watch his behaviour from now on. His support items will also be taken away until further notice. Now what is the second thing you wanted to talk to me about?"

I grinned, "Could I see Midoriya? He still hasn't come out of Recovery girls office yet and I'm worried he used his quirk too much. I plan on giving him the scolding of the century once he wakes up. He shouldn't have used his quirk there. He could have redirected Bakugo's attack without it and I don't want to see him hurt over it,"

All might let out a chuckle, "Young Midoriya should be fine. If I recall correctly young Uraraka is still waiting for him. I too will be scolding young Midoriya for his quirk usage. He needs a better control over it as you said. Nowwe should go before Recovery girl kicks us out and keeps him there for the night,"

I nodded. Recovery girl was known for being scary sometimes.

I hummed. It had been an okay day. I won once and lost once. I was walking home alone because I had to give Midoriya the scolding of the century like I promised and Midoriya and Uraraka were walking home together. We had to go opposite ways pretty much. They offered to see me off at the train station but I refused. I restocked up on clay before I left UA. Just in case.

Suddenly I saw Todoroki step out of an ally, "Are you Bakugo's twin?" Well that was blunt. Also what the fuck?

I was dumbfounded. Me? Bakugo's twin? No fucking way, "No and why do you think that? and shouldn't you be home by now?"

Todoroki shrugged, "It pisses off my old man... It makes sense that you are Bakugo's twin. The good twin at least. You both have blond hair, explosion based quirks, and your both strong. The only difference I see is your eyes and hair but that shows your the good twin," I almost laughed. I'd ignore the part of him pissing off his dad for now.

I shook my head, "Okay I am not Bakugo's twin. My shade of hair is too different and I have hand mouths whilst he doesn't. A mutation like these runs in the family," It did. If I recall correctly my mother had them.

Todoroki inspected them for a second, "I see... I was wrong," He then looked at me with a sharpness in his eyes, "You are my rival now,"

My jaw dropped, "What?"

He continued to look at me, "You are my rival now," He repeated his words.

Okay why? How? And nope, "No. Why do you want me to be your rival in the first place?"

Todoroki's gazed at me sharply, "You are strong. As simple as that," He then walked away.

That was weird. I was starting to get the feeling I'd need to help him too

Began the next few plot points I wanted to begin. That was nice. The battle trials were a bit anti climatic but its how I saw them playing out personally. So yeah. Next chapter I am excited about. Won't spoil what I am envisioning at the moment but damn I'm hyped about writing it. You may not be as hyped as I am but I will be hyped personally.

I never planned on the Todoroki rivalry beginning until the USJ. But I figured fuck it why not and started it here. I plan on it growing in the USJ. Speaking of the USJ I have special plans for it. Very special plans for it. I am going to flip a coin on what happens at the end though. As its either A or B. But that is when the AU elements begin to show immensely.

Anyways thank you for reading!

Stalk out!